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The creations of more than 80 artists fill the gallery in the 48th Annual Holiday Show and Sale, opening today at LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, 125 N. Gadsden St. The theme this year is "Enchanted." Pick up hand-made ornaments and holiday-themed gifts at what has become a Tallahassee tradition. Extended hours from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. through Dec. 30. Call 222-8800 or visit www.lemoyne.org.

Join local artist and community powerhouse Annie Harris for Coffee, Canvas & Culture from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the John G. Riley Museum, 419 E. Jefferson St. Harris will be on hand to show off her new exhibit, "Graceful Warriors: The Journey" and share her paintings, handmade jewelry, distinctive hats, and other one-of-a-kind accessories, which will all be available for purchase. Admission is free. And yes, there will be coffee. Call 681-7881 or visit www.rileymuseum.org.

Raise a glass of wine to some fine paintings at the Art Lover's Happy Hour from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. today at Signature Art Gallery, 2782 Capital Circle NE, where they will be featuring Bob Icther's original chalk pastels plus a selection of glass, ceramics, turned wood and other handmade gifts. It's free. Call 297-2422 or visit www.signatureartgallery.com.

Ballet

Now that you have finished the Thanksgiving feast, get ready for a trip to the Land of Sweets when the Pas de Vie Ballet presents its version of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Lee Hall Auditorium on the FAMU campus. Tickets are $15 and $20. Call 644-6500 or visit www.tickets.fsu.edu.

Culinary Demonstration

See demonstrations of 17th-century Spanish and Apalachee Indian traditional food preparation at "Giving Thanks" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St. Learn how people and foods from the New and Old Worlds came together to create a cross-cultural cuisine, and watch historical interpreters in period dress smoke meat and fish on the barbacoa, demonstrate the use of native and European plants from the Mission's gardens and fields and make preparations for the feast. There will be food available for purchase and activities for children. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17; members, children under 6, and active duty military are free. Call 245-6406 or visit www.missionsanluis.org.

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THIS WEEKEND Art The creations of more than 80 artists fill the gallery in the 48th Annual Holiday Show and Sale, opening today at LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, 125 N. Gadsden St. The theme